Fall From Grace | ENHYPEN

II

Boring.

That was the only word Jaxen can say when you ask him how the ball was.

The large room was filled with men wearing million dollar suits, mask to cover their identities and women belittling each other by just using stares and indifferent smiles

Expensive wines and the foods prepared by Michelin Star chefs were served throughout the party but none of this lavish setting satisfies the impatient gentleman

He kept on glancing at his diamond cut watch, checking the time but it seems like time was playing with him, every second felt like an eternity

He sighed deeply, grabbing a hors d'oeuvres from one of the passing waiter and eating it in one bite

At least their food wasn't bad, that is the only thing he liked on these parties.

 "Well look who it is, Jaxen Arceneaux Hawthorne." Jaxen looked back to see a man around his age, wearing a horrendous mask that looks very out of theme for tonight's ball

It looks like he grabbed it from some hooker somewhere 

"I'm sorry do I know you?" Oh, Jaxen knew the man very well but he would not tell that, especially if this specific gentleman loves to feed his ego.

"What? Oh-  sorry, it was the mask wasn't it?" He removed the mask and handed it to the girl who was clinging on his arms

"Sorry. It wasn't mine, I just borrowed it. I lost mine from some... extra curricular activities? You could say that" The gentleman plastered a smug smirk 

Jaxen just rolled his eyes in reply.

"You're an asshole"

"And you're a wallflower" 

The two looked at each other, making the two girls from Michaelis's arms scoot away and leave the two from their staring competition

Suddenly, Michaelis laughed and offered the man a hug

"Jax, my man! I haven't seen you since Argentina!" Jaxen laughed in reply and gave Michaelis a pat in the back, the latter doing the same

"Yeah, I remember I crushed you in that game of polo back then" Michaelis might be a man of ego, but he was still one of Jaxen's best bud since they were in nappies. Talk about loyalty.

"You and I remember Argentina differently" The gentleman smirked, grabbing him two glasses of champagne from one of the passing waiters, offering one to his friend

"So, you're staying here for good?" Jaxen asked Michaelis. Michaelis refers to himself a bachelor, exploring the world with his father's money, trying different countries depending on his mood. He could be dining at one of the finest restaurants in Italy for today and then on a flight to Hongkong later evening.

"Hm, I dunno. My friend says I should try Japan and visit Roppongi. They have the best clubs there" Michaelis whispered the last part, as if he wasn't known for his appearance of being the 'wild child' of the Oleandre Clan.

Its not like he cared, he always says he was only enjoying his youth

Jaxen was about to reply when he felt a tap on his shoulder. He looked back and saw Cozen giving him an eye and leaving the room. He already knew what that means.

"Let's catch up soon, Nyx? I have to go, I still have an appointment" The nickname for his friend rolled off his tongue like honey, making the latter nod in reply and drank the rest of his champagne

Michaelis even gave Jax a small salute before turning his back, making Jax smile and made his way out

Oh how he missed his bestfriend.